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What’s Going on at Garland

Library Seminar

Free library seminar from noon to 1 p.m., at the Central Library at 625 Austin St. Because of limited space, reservations are required. Call 1-800-4BAYLOR for reservations. Free brown bag lunch.

Sleep Apnea
Tuesday, May 27, Central Library

Support Groups

Diabetes Support Group—Third Thursday of the month, 7 to 8 p.m., Baylor Garland, 900 N. Shiloh. Call (972) 487-5483 for more information or visit our classes and events on-line.

Stroke Support Group—First Tuesday of the month, 6 to 8 p.m. Baylor Garland–Baylor Medical Plaza I, Suite 201. To fi nd out more, call Linda Offutt at (972) 487-5315 or visit our classes and events on-line.

Breast Cancer Survivor Group—First Tuesday of the month, 7 to 8 p.m. First United Methodist Church, 801 W. Ave. B, Garland. Call (972) 272-3471 for more information or visit our classes and events on-line.

Cancer “Dialogue” Support Group—Third Tuesday of the month, 12:30 to 2 p.m. Baylor Garland–Auxiliary Conference Center (alternatively in the resource library). If you’d like to know more, call (972) 487-5184 or visit our classes and events on-line.

Orthopaedic Pre-op Education

Those planning to undergo total knee replacement surgery are encouraged to sign up for the free pre-op education class offered by Baylor Garland–Outpatient Physical Medicine. The class is held the first and third Tuesdays of the month, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. This is a one-time class, and patients are welcome to bring a family member or friend. A doctor’s referral is required. For more information or to sign up, please call (972) 487-5570.

Baylor Garland Hosts Women's Business Initiative Event

Baylor Garland will host the Women’s Business Initiative event for the Garland Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, May 8, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Business women in the Garland community are invited to join us for information on noninvasive beauty tips and information on how to stay healthy, stay beautiful. The event will take place at Baylor Garland in Conference Rooms A and B, downstairs by the café. For information, call (972) 487-5036. To RSVP, please contact Jami Manners at the Garland Chamber at (469) 326-7477 or jami.manners@garlandchamber.com.

AARP Driver Safety Seminar

Take the AARP Driver Safety Program and learn how to avoid driving hazards. $10 payable fee at the door. Make checks payable to AARP. Must attend both days. Completing the class does not dismiss a traffic citation. Free brown bag lunch. Reservations required. Call 1-800-4BAYLOR or register on-line.

Wednesday, May 28, and Thursday, May 29, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. both days, Auxiliary Conference Center, Don and Ruth Buchholz Pavilion, 2300 Marie Curie Blvd., Garland.